Which party benefits from an easement?

An easement is a legal right allowing one party to use another party's land for a specific purpose. In this context, the dominant estate refers to the property that benefits from the easement. The owner of the dominant estate has the right to use the land of the servient estate, which is the property burdened by the easement.

The dominant estate is thus the party that gains utility or advantage from the easement, enabling access or use of land for purposes such as cross-through access, utility installation, or similar needs. This relationship is established legally, ensuring that the dominant estate can exercise their rights as permitted by the terms of the easement.

The other choices pertain to parties that do not receive the direct benefits of the easement arrangement. The servient estate is burdened by the easement, while the title insurance company and real estate agents do not derive benefits from the easement itself; they are part of the transaction process but are not directly involved in the benefits provided by the easement. Therefore, recognizing the dominant estate as the party that benefits is essential for understanding the legal relationships involved in easements.